Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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